Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Lugovskoĭ, V. (Vladimir), 1901-1957.
2. Finnie, Linda.
3. Järvi, Neeme.
4. Prokofiev, Sergey, 1891-1953.
5. Scottish National Chorus. prf
6. Scottish National Orchestra. prf

Description

1. 1 audio disc : digital, stereo; 4 3/4 in.

Uniform title

1. Aleksandr Nevskiĭ (Cantata)

Alternative title

1. Aleksandr Nevskiĭ (Cantata)
2. Scythian suite.
3. Ala et Lolly.

Subject

1. Alexander, Grand Duke of Vladimir, 1220-1263 > Songs and music
2. Alexander, Grand Duke of Vladimir, 1220-1263
3. Cantatas, Secular
4. Suites (Orchestra)

Genre/Form

1. Songs and music.

Contents

1. Alexander Nevsky op. 78, cantata for mezzo-soprano, chorus and orchestra. Russia under the Mongolian yoke (3:02) ; Song about Alexander Nevsky (3:35) ; The crusaders in Pskov (7:19) ; Arise, ye Russian people (2:13) ; The battle on ice (13:08) ; The field of the dead (5:54) ; Alexander's entry into Pskov (4:19) -- Scythian suite op. 20 from Ala et Lolly. The Adoration of Veless and Ala (6:07) ; The enemy god and the dance of the spirits of darkness (3:06) ; Night (5:21) ; The glorious departure of Lolly and the Sun's procession (5:04).

Owning institution

1. Columbia University Libraries

Note

1. First work sung in Russian; 2nd work for orchestra.
2. Text of the 1st work by Vladimir Lugovskoĭ.
3. Compact disc.
4. Durations: 39:49; 19:52.
5. Program notes and Russian text with English, French, and German translations ([13] p.) inserted in container.

Event (note)

1. Recorded Aug. 21-23, 1987, in Caird Hall, Dundee.

Language (note)

1. The 1st work sung in Russian.